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Legislation -
Bill Passed
(Senate)
(22-2) -
April 20, 2006(Key vote)

Title: Reduction of Mercury Emissions

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires coal-burning power plants to reduce mercury emissions by a minimum of 80 percent through the installation of scrubber technology by July 1, 2013. The bill authorizes the Department of Environmental Sciences to provide economic incentives for those who install scrubber technology early and reduce mercury emissions.